# University of Southern Maine: Marketing (bachelor's)

Portland, ME. IPEDS 161554, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-maine/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,198
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,968 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,616 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in ME: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ME median for this major (3 colleges, $66,233): -$8,265
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,840

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,968 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,999 | $52,495 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,847 | $56,947 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $12,550 | $65,888 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,750 | $87,938 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $19,180 | $100,695 | 4.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Marketing at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | $67,863 | $26,931 | $17,510 | 55% |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $66,233 | $27,000 | $27,555 | 66% |
| University of Southern Maine | $57,968 | $22,616 | $13,596 | 40% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage $73,420 Portland-South Portland, ME, $71,980 ME, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $174,990 Portland-South Portland, ME, $158,660 ME, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $68,700 Portland-South Portland, ME, not reported ME, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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